- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
VITAS Healthcare - Grant, Fl Memory Bear Crafters
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Brevard
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
**GROUP MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER** - Since most of the members if this group are seasonal, we do take a break during summer months. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us during this time, we can make arrangements to meet with you individually!
VITAS' Memory Bear Volunteers make home-sewn bears with compassion and love to ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS patient. The bears are sewn from items of the patient's clothing: a favorite pair of jeans, pullover top, dress, bathrobe, nightgown, etc. A Memory Bear may recall the closeness of a loved one, bring a smile to someone in distress, or offer a sense of security to a child who feels alone after the loss of a grandparent, parent or sibling. The fabric is provided by the family; the pattern, support and stuffing are provided by VITAS and the creativity is provided by the Memory Bear Volunteer. Bears can be made in the volunteer's home or sewing club location.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Brevard
Location:
4450 W.Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 250, Melbourne, FL 32934, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS Healthcare to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Healthcare Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS Healthcare integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in our office. VITAS Healthcare is looking for volunteers who are able to share their time with hospice patients living at home, nursing homes or ALF. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. In orientation classes they are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones at the end of life.
VITAS takes pride in its volunteers, and we welcome you to become part of our team. There are many locations throughout the Brevard County area you can choose from. Your commitment is completely up to you and your time is always appreciated. For more information visit www.VITAS.com.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Joe's Club Community Room7951 Ron Beatty BlvdBarefoot Bay, FL 32976
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Knitting
- Crocheting
- Sewing
- Quilting
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16